Local notes from the Eastern Shore news and events
Wheat is worth 92 cents a bushel in the Baltimore market. Farmers report good potato yields and many are growing cantaloupes. A switch tower is being erected at Ellendale by the Queen Anne's Railroad Company. Denton Shirt Company advertises for operators as factory resumes Monday. A robbery at H Handy’s Reliance store. Dr James Bordley elected president of Centreville National Bank. Joppa steamer carried nearly three thousand boxes of peaches to Baltimore. Train and mail services discussed for Queen Anne's line. Notable deaths and local incidents listed alongside farm and road notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Ellendale
Queen Anne’s
W. J. Blackiston
Empire Grain Drill
Caroline
Denton Shirt Company
Yes H. Handy
Reliance
James Bordley
Centreville National Bank
General McKenney
Denton High School
Joppa
K. E. Fountain
Chilton
Rachel Collins
Wyoming Depot
Wye
Queen Anne’s Railroad Company
First
Eastern Shore Regiment
Denton
T. A. Smith
Z. P. Steele
Wm. Stevens
Charles F. Smith
Ridgely
Herr
Bay Ridge
M. Pp. Sunday School of
Easton
Preston
William Ahearn
Sheriff Green
Baltimore Harbor Board
Charles W. Spence
Cambridge
Queen Anne's
Queenstown
Wye Mills
Willoughby
Queen Anne
Hillsboro
Illness of Col James Wooters Sparks Concern
A telegram from Cordova reports Col James Marion Wooters, Treasury Department special agent for the internal revenue service during Cleveland administrations, seriously ill at his Chapel district home in Talbot county. The piece lists many social visits and movements of local residents including teachers, merchants, and clergy across Denton, Caroline, and nearby towns, noting callers to various homes and townsfolk traveling to Ocean City, Seaford, and Wilmington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cordova
James Marion Wooters
Treasury Department
Internal Revenue Service
Cleveland
Chapel District
Talbot County
Susie E. Sisk
Caroline
Longwood
Easton
Harry B. Hartley
Philadelphia
Williston
C. W. Clark
Hartley
Charles Straughn
Evelyn
Helen
Beniah Kinnamon
Hillsborough
Maggie Pastorfield
Ridgely
Bessie Jarrell
Millard Squires
Wilmington
Birdie A. Seamer
Lillie Moore
William T. Watts
Washington
James A. Trazzare
George E. Wood
Seaford
Delaware
Queen
I. J. Moore
W. T. Valliant
Milton
Mr. Webster
J. E. Smith
Denton
E. E. Wheeler
Baltimore
Florence
Minnie Hitch
Pennell Cooper
A. G. Clark
San Francisco
Andrew Clark
Marydel
Ida Mellvaine
Alice Todd
James N. Todd
Jennie Moore
Cora
May Dunn
Dover
N. A. Hutson
Ralph Smith
T. 8. Green
J. I. Fisher
Willow Grove
Annie Bailey
Samuel Norris
H. G. Otis
Federalsbureg
M. W. Wright
Preston
Ocean City
Bessie Dill
Mary Emerson
George A. Fisher
New York
Belle Sullivane
Oxford
Jennie Garey
Howard Shields
Maud Wright
Mary Hobbs
Katie Merrick
Ingleside
Judge Russum
Atlantic City
Grace Fisher
Mary Todd
C. H. Whitby
Railroad progress reaches near Milton with more tracks
The Queen Anne's Railroad is completed to within a mile of Milton Delaware and nine miles to Lewes are under rapid construction. Six miles between Lewes and Rehoboth Beach should finish more slowly but a spring start for service from Queenstown through Rehoboth is expected.
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Milton
Del
Lewes
Rehoboth Beach
Queenstown
Rehoboth
Pleasant Hop at Greensboro Dance Draws Elite Guests
A Friday evening dance at Mozart Hall in Greensboro featured the Middletown orchestra. The hall was festively decorated with flowers and bunting. Attendees included a long list of visitors from Denton, Centreville, Trappe, Felton, Baltimore, Wilmington, Virginia, and Philadelphia, plus many local residents and dignitaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Mozart Hall
Middletown Orchestra
Peninsula
Denton
Helen Richardson
Nellie Richardson
Ormond Downes
William Horsey
John Dukes
Nan Keating
Nan Thompson
Sidney Goldsbrough
A. A. Christian
Philadelphia
Lola Downes
Elizabeth Satterfield
Florence Barcus
Mary Lobstein
Virginia Rich
Ella Moore
Ella Horsey
Annie Moore
Martie Goldsborough
Maggie Baggs
C. B E. Todd
Carrie Moore
H. L. Harper
D. A. Lobstein
J. W. Downes
E. J. Shoemaker
Andrew Baggs
William Fulton
Orphans Court Grants Administrations and Approves Accounts
The Orphans Court met with Judges Moore Hobbs and Sigler. E E Goslin received letters of administration on Rufus C Harris estate after kin renounced. Executors Lord presented debts inventory. Hutson filed final account. Rhodes receipt approved for Long real estate. Barcus administrators sold deceased's personal estate. Carey Lewis given letters on James Carey estate. Stambaughs inventory appraised. Jefferson and Carey second account passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Moore, Hobbs and Sigler
E. E. Goslin
Rufus C. Harris
Daniel Wright
Bascom Chambers
John W. Lord
Robert H. Hutson
John Hutson
Wm. H. Rhodes
Wm. H. Deweese
Mary W. Long
Charles 8. Barcus
Martha N. Barcus
Greenbury Barcus
Patrick W. Carey
Henry R. Lewis
James Carey
Francena Stambaugh
E. Grace Stambaugh
Fatal Accident at Hotel Luray Station
Richard Lee Willis of Friendship, son of James S. and Mary Willis, was found unconscious on the baggage platform at Hotel Luray in Atlantic City while driving the baggage wagon. He died August 5 after a skull fracture from a presumed accidental fall, leaving a bereaved family and employer in mourning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Lee Willis
James S
Mary Willis
Friendship
Hotel Luray
Atlantic City
Tour by special train to American northeast and Canada
A special Pennsylvania Railroad tour departs August 17 from New York and other eastern cities for a round trip visiting Watkins Glen Niagara Falls Thousand Islands Quebec Montreal Au Sable Chasm Lake Champlain and Lake George. The $100 fare covers rail and boat travel parlor car meals hotel entertainment transfers and all expenses. Details at Pennsylvania Rail Road Tourist Agent offices and George W. Boyd Assistant General Passenger Agent Broad Street Station Philadelphia.
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Watkins Glen
Niagara Falls
Thousand Islands
Quebec
Montreal
Au Sable Chasm
Lake Champlain
Lake George
Saratoga
Highlands
The
Hudson
Philadelphia
New York
Brooklyn
Newark
Trenton
Harrisburg
Baltimore
Washington
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Broadway
Fulton Street
Geo. W. Boyd
Broad Street
Bridgeville Rasberries Sale Noted In Nearby Grid
In Bridgeville a past report notes no farmer sold 30 crates of raspberries for 99 dollars. The terse item hints at a local fruit trade detail without further context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeville
Republicans Name Ticket Before Democrats In Caroline
The article reports that Caroline Republicans will nominate their ticket before the Democrats, naming candidates for Senator and state offices amid shifts after the Stevens era. It notes possible replacements, primaries, and a strong Democratic outlook with local support and unity.
Preston Gathers for Camp and Sermon in Town
Preston Wrights camp near town drew a large Sunday crowd as Rev. W. E. West delivered the morning sermon. Visitors include Ollie Stafford of Washington DC, W. C. Willoughby of the Baltimore Custom House, Katie Gault of Baltimore, Carrie Deen of Harmony, Beulah Haws of Philadelphia, and Nannie Gootee returning from North Carolina. Preston populists held a primary Saturday. Dennis and Carroll near completion of a canning house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Nannie Gootee
North Carolina
Preston
Dennis & Carroll
Goldsabora and Slemmer visit Centre Ville family
Milton B. Slemmer of Centre ville spent Saturday and Sunday with his parents. Camps are over and many town folks return to former occupations. Melons are plentiful and cheap. Harold and Earl Jones are very sick with fever. This is an unhealthy season and doctors are kept busy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton B. Slemmer
Centreville
Harold
Earl Jones
LeGore's Combination of Lime Promises Farm Benefit
Advertisement claims LeGore's Combination of Lime replaces bone for wheat and soil improvement. It asserts 200 pounds of S. C. Rock lime plus this product equals best bone, lasts five times longer, and restores bone’s effects. Available in any amount on short notice with easy terms from J. W. Le Gore, Woodsboro Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeGore
S. C
J. W. le Gore
Woodsboro
Condition of the colored people in Caroline County tour
Ex-Minister Charles H. J. Taylor, who served in Liberia, tours Maryland studying colored life for the Baltimore American. He notes Maryland’s historic role in producing eloquent and thrifty Black residents, reports on Caroline’s prospects, and praises white support for orderly Black citizens, with local anecdotes from Denton and Wye camp provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. J. Taylor
United States
Liberia
Baltimore American
Maryland
Denton
Caroline
American Union
Enoch W. Ross
Levi T. Ross
Laura E. Ross
East Gay Street
Denton Journal
Remarkable Cure of Chronic Diarrhoea Veteran Letter
A 1862 Pennsylvania veteran reports chronic diarrhoea since service in Company A 167th Volunteers. After trying many medicines, Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured him. He praises the remedy and urges others to try it. Sold by local apothecaries in Denton Maryland Hillsboro and Ridgely.
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Pennsylvania
Chamberlain
Henry Steinberger
Allentown
W. BE. Brown
Denton
H. Duffey
Hillsboro
R. J. Colston
Ridgely
Denton Shirt Company seeks fifteen factory operators
Fifteen operators are wanted to begin work promptly on August 16 in the shirt factory. All operators are expected to be in their places on that date at the Denton Shirt Company.
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Denton Shirt Company
Mrs Fisher of Denton Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Sarah Emily Fisher wife of James H Fisher died at her Denton home after a long illness. A Balt hospital operation in July offered hope but recovery never came. She leaves three sons T Pliny, George A and J Ira and daughter Mrs T Fred Johnson. Funeral at 2 pm at her residence. interment at Denton cemetery. Also noted: Perry Nichols, 55, died at home near Nichols post office after heart and lung troubles from a grip infection. funeral at Nichols Church with Rev W L White. interment at family burial ground. wife Mrs Nichols and two children survive.
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Sarah Emily Fisher
James H. Fisher
Denton
Baltimore
Messrs
T. Pliny Fisher
George A. Fisher
J. Ira Fisher
T. Fred. Johnson
S. B. Cooper
S. L. Shaw
Delaware
Denton Cemetery
Perry Nichols
Nichols
Methodist Episcopal Church
W. L. White
Queen Annes School Board Cuts Term and Wages
Queen Annes county commissioners reduced the teaching term from ten to nine months and lowered teacher salaries proportionally due to a drop in the school boards income. State aid was smaller this year, oyster license receipts declined, and some bank investments paid lower dividends, bringing the total deficiency to about 3000 dollars. State's Attorney Harper, returning from the Pacific coast, disclosed a Keating imprisonment dispute where Sheriff Woolleyhand was fined for not carrying out a court sentence. Harper issued a card denying any special Keating privileges and warning the sheriff. Samuel Barnes of Wilmington neared death from a mosquito bite on his jugular while at Ocean City, blood spurt soaking several kerchiefs and his shirt until a poultice stopped it. John F. Saulsbury notes Kent county mosquitos are Presbyterians who bite then sing, while western Sussex mosquitos are Freeborn Garrettson Methodists who sing and bite. An indignation meeting in Cambridge condemned Dr Fulton’s health state report and the local sanatory neglect observed by the health officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Anne’s
Queen Anne’s County
Harper
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Christian Endeavor Society
Baltimore
Keating
Woolleyhand
Samuel Barnes
Wilmington
Ocean City
John F. Saulsbury
Kent County
Sussex
Garrettson
Clergy sermons and Helsing events per local church notices
Rev W R Mowbray preached at M E Church in Nanti coke last Sunday from John 1 11 12. Rev F F Carpenter to address Ridgely Heptasophs at 2 30 pm tomorrow. Chop tank Conclave invited. Rt Rev Wm F Adams Bishop to lead services at Christ Church tomorrow.
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W. R. Mowbray
Nanticoke
Mr. Webster
M. E
F. F. Carpenter
Ridgely
Wm. F. Adams
Christ Church
John Layton Kills John Collins in Self Defense
John T. Layton, a Rhodesdale storekeeper, shot and killed John Collins after Collins demanded cartridges on a Sunday. Layton said he feared for his life as Collins reached for his pistol. a coroner's verdict ruled the homicide justifiable and Layton secured bail while awaiting further proceedings.
Wanted County Side Meat by J H Nichools
Advertisement notes LeGore's Combination of Lime as superior for quick action and long lasting effect per acre. Claims state analysis and scientific test testimonials and prices. Address J W Legore for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Nichools
LeGore
J. W. Legore
Woodsboro
Character Defines A Man Notions Of Reputation
An advertisement extols diarrhoea remedy promising prompt relief and lists sellers W E Brown Denton H Duffey Hillsboro and R J Colston Ridgely. A memorial window is placed in St Pauls P E Church Centreville honoring the late Judge John M Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
W. E. Brown
Denton
H. Duffey
Hillsboro
R. J. Colston
Ridgely
St. Paul’s P. E. Church
Centreville
John M. Robinson
Farm for Rent Advertised by J W Saulsbury
Local notice announces J W Saulsbury offers a farm for rent. Details on terms and location are provided in the advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Saulsbury
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D. & Coc. Ry
Westage
the Local Department
Colonel Wooters’ Diness
WSPAL
Orphans’ Court Proceedings
Caroline Countlaw
Democrata Serene
Carolina
Caroline County
Republican Club
Stevenses
Stevens
B. G
Robert M. Messick
B. G. Stevens
L. D. Kelley
Charles W. Hobbs
Register of Wills
Robert J. Jump
Thomas R. Green
Daniel J. Zacharias
Robert
C. Rice
Harry A. Roe
Messick
W. D. Taylor
Zacharias
Union
Journal
William T. Kelley, Sr
J. Springle Kelley
William H. Stafford
John T. Blades
Jerome A. Cox
Peter N. Collins
Chicago
J. C. Mullikin
Talbot
Barbere
H. C. Dodson
House of Delegates
Hiram
Hall
Levin H. Tull
Edward A. Woodall
William H. Kemp
Edward A
W. R. Graham
Westminster
C. E. Dryden
G. Q. Bacchus
W. H. D. Johnson
Sam Jones
Wye Camp
Summit Grove Camp
Baltimore and Ohio
Barnesville
Ohio
Summit Grove
Jones
Chowan
Ennall
Elwood
Peach Belt
W. Irving Walker
8. R. Hurlock
Thomas Cecil
Jester
Taylor
Centresille
Matthias George
M. B. Stephens
George A. Denkyne
E. S. Turpin
Eastern Shore Advertiser
Pearl
John J. Barnes
Baltimore City
Queen Anne’s Railroad
Chester River Steamboat Company
Chester Steamboat Company
W. H. Bosley
George Warfield
Church
John Layton
John Collins
Rhodesdale
John T. Layton
Collins
Layton
Mr. Layton
Alonzo L. Miles
Goldsborough
ROYAL
Royal Baking Powderoo.n
Hobbs Corner
Ringgold’s Green
Seth Evitts
Newton Willoughby
P. W. Downes
Anthony’s Mill
Burrsville
Robert W. Anthony
Robert H. Wyatt
George W. Kelley
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